Hypersensitivity
Another possible cause for sore gums is hypersensitivity. Dentures can exacerbate this condition, but it can happen even with natural teeth. People with hypersensitive gums feel pain when they eat or drink certain foods or beverages, such as hot drinks or cold food items.
The connection between hypersensitivity to sore gums is that the gum tissue is extremely sensitive to touch, so even small amounts of pressure or friction can cause pain.
If you have hypersensitive gums, one way to treat the soreness is to reduce the sensitivity. For example, some studies have shown that people who regularly used fluoride toothpaste experienced less sensitivity than those who didn’t use fluoride. Talk to your dentist about the best way to treat your symptoms if you have sore gums from hypersensitivity. This can be reduced by using fluoride toothpaste or mouth rinse, which is an important step in treating sore gums.
